US Bridges

Prince Brook Road over Prince Brook

Poor

Lewis County, New York · 4.5 MI SW of N.Osceola · Structure no. 000000002220700

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince Brook Road over Prince Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prince Brook Road over Prince Brook in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesPrince Brook Road
CrossesPrince Brook
Location4.5 MI SW of N.Osceola
Coordinates43.54037, -75.74741
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2018)
Projected traffic11 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$241,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prince Brook Road over Prince Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prince Brook Road over Prince Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Prince Brook Road over Prince Brook carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Prince Brook Road over Prince Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Prince Brook Road over Prince Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.